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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.29, 8,392.76 and 2,310.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.29, 8,392.76 and 2,310.58 is: 3,463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.29 : 8,392.76 = 2,310.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.29/8,392.76 = 2,310.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.29x = 8,392.76 × 2,310.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.29x = 19,392,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,392,143.40/5,599.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.32

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